2022 ford explorer vs 2022 chevy traverse

Q: Which is better traverse or explorer?

If youre looking for the SUV with the most cargo room, go with the Chevy Traverse. The new 2022 Chevy Traverse provides eight-passenger seating and up to 98.2 cubic feet of cargo volume. The Ford Explorer only gives you 87.8 cubic feet of cargo space.

2022 Chevrolet Traverse

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Invoice Price
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
Monthly Payment Estimate
The Car Connection's Take
TCC’s Bottom Line
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
EPA Classification
Interior Dimensions
Third Shoulder Room (in)
Second Leg Room (in)
Front Head Room (in)
Passenger Volume (ft³)
Second Hip Room (in)
Front Shoulder Room (in)
Third Leg Room (in)
Second Head Room (in)
Passenger Capacity
Third Hip Room (in)
Second Shoulder Room (in)
Front Leg Room (in)
Third Head Room (in)
Front Hip Room (in)
Exterior Dimensions
Liftover Height (in)
Track Width, Rear (in)
Wheelbase (in)
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
Track Width, Front (in)
Min Ground Clearance (in)
Length, Overall (in)
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
Height, Overall (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Brake ABS System
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
Steering Type
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Rear Tire Size
Rear Tire Order Code
Front Tire Size
Spare Tire Size
Front Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Order Code
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
Spare Wheel Material
Front Wheel Size (in)
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Rear Wheel Material
Rear Wheel Size (in)
Front Wheel Material
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Engine Order Code
Displacement
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Engine Type
Fuel System
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
Transmission
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
Clutch Size (in)
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Trans Description Cont. Again
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1)
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
Trans Order Code
Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
Trans Description Cont.
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
First Gear Ratio (:1)
Vehicle Name
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
Suspension Type - Rear
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
Suspension Type - Front
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating
Which is better traverse or explorer?
Are there any problems with the 2022 Ford Explorer?
Is the 2022 Chevy Traverse a reliable car?
What Chevy SUV is equivalent to Ford Explorer?

2022 Ford Explorer

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AWD 4-Door High Country

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Traverse AWD 4-Door High Country	17	25	$50,943	$53,400
Traverse AWD 4-Door LS w/1LS	17	25	$34,057	$35,700
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT Cloth w/1LT	17	25	$38,160	$40,000
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT Leather	17	25	$39,972	$41,900
Traverse AWD 4-Door Premier	17	25	$46,936	$49,200
Traverse AWD 4-Door RS	17	25	$44,074	$46,200
Traverse FWD 4-Door High Country	18	27	$48,844	$51,200
Traverse FWD 4-Door LS w/1LS	18	27	$32,149	$33,700
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT Cloth w/1LT	18	27	$34,534	$36,200
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT Leather	18	27	$38,064	$39,900
Traverse FWD 4-Door Premier	18	27	$44,456	$46,600
Traverse FWD 4-Door RS	18	27	$42,166	$44,200

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Base 4WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Explorer Base 4WD	20	27	$36,385	$37,510
Explorer Base RWD	21	28	$34,445	$35,510
Explorer King Ranch 4WD	18	24	$53,405	$55,630
Explorer King Ranch RWD	18	25	$51,485	$53,630
Explorer Limited 4WD	20	27	$47,107	$49,070
Explorer Limited RWD	21	28	$45,187	$47,070
Explorer Platinum 4WD	23	24	$52,201	$54,375
Explorer Platinum RWD	25	26	$50,281	$52,375
Explorer ST 4WD	18	24	$49,209	$51,260
Explorer ST RWD	18	25	$47,289	$49,260
Explorer ST-Line 4WD	20	27	$45,849	$47,760
Explorer ST-Line RWD	21	28	$43,929	$45,760
Explorer Timberline 4WD	19	22	$46,387	$48,320
Explorer XLT 4WD	20	27	$38,947	$40,570
Explorer XLT RWD	21	28	$37,027	$38,570

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$50,943

$36,385

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$53,400

$37,510

Monthly Payment Estimate

$890 / month

$625 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse moves families with quiet confidence.

The 2022 Ford Explorer hits the spot for families who want more choice in a family SUV—although value for money isn’t a strong point.

TCC Likes

New safety technology
Rides well
Real room for eight

Lots of options under the hood
Handsome profile
Quiet cabin

TCC Dislikes

Simple AWD system
Average fuel economy
Not much choice

Hybrid’s disappointing drivability
Cramped third row
Second row’s clumsy adjustability

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicles

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

54.6

Second Leg Room (in)

38.41

Front Head Room (in)

41.44

40.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

152.7

Second Hip Room (in)

56.91

59.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.91

61.8

Third Leg Room (in)

33.48

32.2

Second Head Room (in)

40.5

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.5

40.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

62.16

61.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.01

Third Head Room (in)

38.21

38.9

Front Hip Room (in)

58.1

59.2

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

30.57

32.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.03

66.9

Wheelbase (in)

120.93

119.1

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.6

78.9

Track Width, Front (in)

67.3

66.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.51

8.2

Length, Overall (in)

205.9

198.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Height, Overall (in)

70.7

70.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

56.77

49.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

57.8

47.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

32.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

89.75

83.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

98.2

87.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

24.75

20.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

23.0

18.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

48.49

48.1

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.64 x - TBD -

13.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x - TBD -

12.6

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

17.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.0

Steering Type

Electric variable-effort Power Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/55R20

P255/65HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Q3N

Front Tire Size

P255/55R20

P255/65HR18

Spare Tire Size

T135/70R18

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Q3N

Spare Tire Order Code

ZCD

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

530

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

5300

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5300

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

- TBD -

4345

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 x - TBD -

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x- TBD -

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 2800

310 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

LFY

99H

Displacement

3.6L/217

2.3 L/140

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 6800

300 @ 5500

Engine Type

Gas V6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.85

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

3.01

2.15

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

1.52

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.96

4.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

3.00

Trans Order Code

M3V

44T

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.49

3.58

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

2.44

1.77

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

1.27

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.69

4.71

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Ford Explorer

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Five-link independent

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

auxiliary spring aids

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut independent

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.8

7.7

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2022 Chevrolet Traverse

2022 Traverse in stock; 2023s coming soon
Lease: From $339/mo
Rebates: $1,000 off for all buyers
Finance: From 3.49% APR

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2022 Ford Explorer

2022 Explorer in stock; 2023s available for order
Lease: From $459/mo
Rebates: No cash offers
Finance: From 0.9% APR

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Which is better traverse or explorer?

If you're looking for the SUV with the most cargo room, go with the Chevy Traverse. The new 2022 Chevy Traverse provides eight-passenger seating and up to 98.2 cubic feet of cargo volume. The Ford Explorer only gives you 87.8 cubic feet of cargo space.

Are there any problems with the 2022 Ford Explorer?

Another common issue involves warping and bubbling paint. This can be pretty frustrating because you don't want your new 2022 Ford Explorer to have chipped paint. This also could lead to rust and corrosion. The Ford Explorer can also be hot in an unwanted way.

Is the 2022 Chevy Traverse a reliable car?

We expect the 2022 Traverse will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2019, 2020 and 2021 models.

What Chevy SUV is equivalent to Ford Explorer?

2021 Chevy Traverse Engine & Towing. The 2021 Ford Explorer and 2021 Chevy Traverse offer comparable performance from their standard engines. While the Chevy Traverse provides a larger engine, the Ford Explorer delivers better torque, fuel economy, and a higher maximum towing capacity.

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